1Masticatory organ
The evolution of human and the masticatory organ: the masticatory organ; the evolution of human and
the masticatory organ; cybernetics; phylogeny and ontogeny; phenotype and genotype.
Structures of the craniomandibular system: craniomandibular system; neuromuscular system; occlusion
and articulation; temporomandibular joint.
Functions of the craniomandibular system: the basis of the functions of the masticatory organ; chewing;
swallowing; speech, posture; stress management; development of oromandibular functions.
2Functional analysis
Fundamentals of functional analysis: the theory of functional analysis; general medical history; special
stomatological anamnesis; occlusal index; therapeutic value; systematic treatment plan;
documentation; historical aspects of functional analysis.
Clinical functional analysis: clinical functional analysis; mental state of the patient; chronic pain;
neurological examination; impressions and diagnostic models; face-bow and articulator; articulator
mounting.
Description of the clinical case: description of the clinical case; legal aspects; documentation of the
results; photodocumentation; presentation of the clinical case and ongoing monitoring; medical records
and personal data protection.
3Condylography
Basics of condylography: functional anatomy of the temporomandibular joint; dynamics of movements
of the lower jaw; gnathology; mathematical and geometric principles of condylography.
Application of condylography: software and hardware; correct recording of movements of the lower
jaw; Data management.
Analysis of condylography: movements of the lower jaw; the hinge axis; systematic analysis of
condylography; diagnostics of pathologies; diagnosis of functional disorders.
4Cephalometry
Basics of cephalometry: X-ray anatomy; assessment of lateral radiography of the skull; evaluation of
frontal radiography of the skull; anatomy and points; levels and indications; interpretation; conclusions
and therapeutic consequences.
Computer diagnostics: software and hardware for cephalometric analysis; digital analysis; graphical
analysis; verbal description; conclusions and therapeutic consequences.
Analysis of the occlusal plane: the determination of various occlusal planes; historical view; functional
assessment of the occlusal plane; conclusions and therapeutic consequences.
5Additional diagnostic methods
Articulator: history of the articulator; principles of the articulator; installation of the articulator;
articulator programming; analysis of models; electronic articulator.
Balancing occlusion: preparation and conduct; the correct order of diagnostic equilibration; conclusions
and therapeutic consequences.
Wax-up: the fundamentals of wax-up; diagnostic wax-up; wax-up for I, II, and III class and with cross bite.
Interdisciplinary cooperation: interdisciplinary diagnostics; consolidation of results; treatment plan;
Initial therapy-systematic review.
6Diagnosis and treatment plan
Systematic treatment plan: planning, presentation, documentation, treatment plan in interdisciplinary
dentistry; control.
1Definition of craniomandibular dysfunction
Craniomandibular dysfunction: definition of craniomandibular dysfunction; differential diagnosis of
craniomandibular dysfunction; functional analysis and craniomandibular dysfunction; initial therapy of
patients with craniomandibular dysfunction; final therapy of patients with craniomandibular
dysfunction.
Physiology and pathophysiology of the masticatory organ: physiology and pathophysiology of the
masticatory organ; physiology and pathophysiology of the neuromuscular system; physiology and
pathophysiology of occlusion and articulation.
Special diagnostics: posture, electromyography, biological feedback, visual techniques, ultrasound.
2Condylografy for experts
Condylography and craniomandibular dysfunction: extended condylography; phenomena of speed;
rotation of the lower jaw and hinge axis; occlusal analysis with special reference to the movement of the
lower jaw; kinetics of teeth; digital analysis.
Special aspects of condylography: articulator programming; laterotrusive joint head; Re- / De- / Sur- /
Pro-trusive movements of the laterotrusive joint head; front positioning; lateral movement of lower jaw.
3Enhanced cephalometry and VTO (Visual Treatment Objectives)
Extended cephalometry: the basis and extended capabilities of cephalometry.
Compensatory mechanisms: principles of compensation; adaptation-compensation- decompensation;
vertical compensation; dentoalveolar compensation; compensatory curves-the Spee curve and the
Wilson curve; articulatory compensation.
VTO - presentation of treatment goals: basics and history of VTO; Simulation of treatment and
treatment plan.
4Craniomandibular dysfunction therapy
Occlusal splint: the fundamentals and historical aspects of occlusal splints; the manufacturing process
and materials; the use of intraoral splints; bruxism splints.
Equilibration: selective equilibration without changing the position of the lower jaw; selective
equilibration with a change in the position of the mandible.
Orthodontic treatment: orthodontic treatment of children; orthodontic treatment of adolescents;
orthodontic treatment of adults; orthodontic treatment of patients with craniomandibular dysfunction;
removable orthodontic devices; non-removable orthodontic techniques; craniomandibular
development; analysis of the tooth frame.
Prosthetics and restorative dentistry: the basic principles; historical aspects; making decisions;
implementation of treatment plan; the logic of the order of the stages of treatment; the role of dental
technician; interdisciplinary team.
Periodontology and endodontics: the basic principles; historical aspects; making decisions; removal or
preservation of teeth; periodontal medicine; endodontics and reconstruction of a devitalized tooth.
Implants and prosthetics on implants: basic principles; historical aspects; making decisions; functional
aspects of restorations on implants.
Physiotherapy and physical therapy: the basic principles; historical aspects; making decisions;
physiotherapy and physical therapy; physiotherapy and osteopathy.
Importance and the consideration of mental problems: the changed approaches; historical aspects;
making decisions; psyche and dysfunction; psyche and chronic pain; psychiatric patients in dentistry.
5Functional aspects of occlusive therapy
Class I wax-up: basics, special aspects and practical exercises.
Class II wax-up: basics, special aspects and practical exercises.
Class III wax-up: basics, special aspects and practical exercises.
Cross-bite wax-up: basics, special aspects and practical exercises.
Retrusion control wax-up: basics, special aspects and practical exercises.
Set-up: basics, special aspects and practical exercises.
6Complex interdisciplinary treatment
Systematic treatment and management of the treatment process: presentation of clinical cases;
documented own clinical cases, interdisciplinary treatment; control.
